Global Category Senior Manager - Marketing - US based remote

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of.Senior Manager Global Strategic Sourcing Marketing LiveWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for efficient and effective sourcing delivery for marketing services. This is a role supporting Amgen's largest Sales & Marketing organization, which contributes to 70% of Amgen's corporate revenues, enabling our ability to serve patients. This role will play a strategic role in driving sourcing priorities bringing bottom line value and enabling topline performance. Business partnering on key strategy sourcing initiatives in a dynamic omnichannel environment will be a critical capability for this role.As a Global Category Senior Manager you will:Strategic contribution

• Partner with the Global Category Leads to develop GSS business plans
• Be accountable for leading the execution of those strategic plans
• Support GSS senior leadership team in development of broad global sourcing programs/initiatives
• Be a thought partner and actively challenge work, to deploy the most comprehensive and creative solutions; furthermore, removes barriers for the team to complete
• Demonstrates connected thinking and strategy beyond the category and task at hand with pull through in understanding how marketing services are used in AmgenLeadership
  • Develop goals and prioritize work among multiple initiatives
  • Lead key customer engagements and supplier interactionsDriving organizational alignment and value for users
    • Drive end-to-end sourcing processes (i. e., RFx through contract execution)
    • Coordinates and integrates activities in the development and implementation of new processes and policies
    • Develops innovative solutions to achieve strategic objectives
    • Interacts and collaborates regularly with users of strategic sourcing to ensure needs are being met
    • Support alignment between implementation of category strategies and the needs/requirements of regions, countries, and sitesLeading delivery of projects
      • Leads to delivery towards GSS goals with a continuous improvement
      • Encourages clear project planning, active user management and clear communications during sourcing project development and execution
      • Tracks progress/outcome of strategic sourcing initiatives by monitoring progress, achieving breakthroughs and analyzing data to ensure follow-through from key playersManaging contracts
        • Develop complex, often multi-year incentive based contracts with new suppliers
        • Renegotiate existing contractsWinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sourcing professional we seek is a Senior Manager with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 2 years of Sourcing plus any combination of Finance, Engineering/Computer Science, Management Consulting and Data Sciences experienceOrMaster's degree and 4 years of Sourcing plus any combination of Finance, Engineering/Computer Science, Management Consulting and Data Sciences experienceOrBachelor's degree and 6 years of Sourcing plus any combination of Finance, Engineering/Computer Science, Management Consulting and Data Sciences experienceOrAssociate's degree and 10 years of Sourcing plus any combination of Finance, Engineering/Computer Science, Management Consulting and Data Sciences experienceOrHigh School Diploma/GED and 12 years of Sourcing plus any combination of Finance, Engineering/Computer Science, Management Consulting and Data Sciences experiencePreferred Qualifications:
          • Sourcing expertise and acumen in core Sales and Marketing categories such as Media, Creative, Call Centers, Research & Data, etc
          • Previous experience managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
          • Supplier Selection, Negotiation and/or Buying Outside Spend experience
          • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
          • Strong management skills
          • Strong verbal and written communication skills
          • Ability to take initiative and work with a minimum level of direction in a fast paced environment
          • Ability to lead projects and work with cross-functional teams
          • Experience with Scout Sourcing or other e-Sourcing tools
          • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint6ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $128,240 - $152,164.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
            • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
            • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
            • Stock-based long-term incentives
            • Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
            • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possibleApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.com.Join Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancers, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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